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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1881

278 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 12 of 14

Melbourne Races

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 November 1881 · page 2

Hurdle Race.—Lothair, I; Dhuringle, 2. Royal Park Stakes.—Only Sweetmeat started. It is reported the a noxious weed…

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Rhyana Races

Southern Argus · Friday 4 November 1881 · page 2

The Rhyana Picnic Club races took place yesterday, when, favoured with fine weather, an enjoyable day's sport was [?]d. We are informed that there was a good attendance,…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 5 November 1881 · page 2

A ONE innings match took place on Saturday in Brook's paddock between the first eleven of the Grammar school and the first eleven of Dr. Sly's school. The Grammar school eleven made 93, and…

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Rhyana Picnic Races

Southern Argus · Saturday 5 November 1881 · page 2

LAST THURSDAY the annual sports and races of the Rhyanu Picnic Club took place on the course about fifteen miles from Goulburn. The fact of the weather being somewhat changeable had much to do with…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 8 November 1881 · page 3

A CRICKET match with Goulburn has been arranged by the Yass players to be played at Yass on Wednesday next, 9th instant (Prince of Wales' Birthday). The following are the players from which elevens will…

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Yass Racing Club

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 8 November 1881 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee of the above club was held at Tattersall's (the Salutation Inn) on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. Thos. Colls occupied the chair, and amongst the others…

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Athletic Sports

Southern Argus · Tuesday 8 November 1881 · page 2

There is an excellent programme of sports provided for to-morrow, particulars of which have already appeared. The prizes offered are all considerable, and for one in…

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Cricket Match.--yass Versus Goulburn

The Yass Courier · Thursday 10 November 1881 · page 2

THE cricket match, arranged between the Yass and Goulburn clubs, came off on the ground near the grandstand in Sampson's paddock. The weather, as already stated…

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Melbourne Races. Derry Day

The Burrowa News · Friday 11 November 1881 · page 4

The Spring Meeting of the Victoria Racing Club opened most Invorable on Saturday last. The weather was fine and warn. but a strong northerly wind…

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Cricket—Yass v. Goulburn

Southern Argus · Friday 11 November 1881 · page 2

A match between the above clubs was played at Yass on Prince of Wales' Birthday. The Yass team were captained by Mr. Iceton and Goulburn by Mr. Nash. The…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 2

THE result of the match played at Yass on Wednesday last between eleven of Yass and eleven of the Goulburn Club was published in our last. Our players returned home the same night, and express…

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Cricket This Afternoon

Southern Argus · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 2

There will be a two days cricket match at Garoorigang between the Goulburn C.C. And the Britannia C.C. commening at 2 p.m. this afternoon, and to be finished next Saturday. The Goulburn [?]…

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The Turf. Races to Come

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 12 November 1881 · page 2

Wagga, November 23, 24, 25. Temora, December 8, 9. Yass, Boxing-day. A.J.C., December 28…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Tuesday 15 November 1881 · page 4

ON Saturday afternoon a match was commenced between the Goulburn and Britannia clubs on the Garroorigang cricket-ground. The day was fine and rearm, with a cool breeze blowing, which made it…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 19 November 1881 · page 3

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH ELEVEN.—Shaw's team of professional cricketers arrived in Sydney on Wednesday afternoon from England, via America, by the steamship Australia, and although the New…

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Suppression of Racing Sweeps

Southern Argus · Monday 21 November 1881 · page 2

The magnitude to which racing sweeps have now reached has led to a motion in the Victorian Assembly for leave to bring in a bill for their suppressions The Melbourne…

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Southern Daily Argus. Published Every Morning Truth, ever lovely since the world began, The foe of tyrants and the friend of man.—Campbell. Goulburn: Tuesday, Nov. 22. Racing Sweeps

Southern Argus · Tuesday 22 November 1881 · page 2

THE racing sweep business is assuming [?]lossal dimensions, and threatens to seriously disturb the current of monetary transactions in the shape of remuneration for…

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Cricket

Goulburn Herald · Thursday 24 November 1881 · page 2

THE ALL-ENGLAND ELEVEN.—The English team of cricketers will play at Maitland and Newcastle during the week. On the 29th and 30th November the eleven will meet the Orange cricketer ;…

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Cricket Match

The Yass Courier · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 2

A CRICKET MATCH took place at Bookham on Saturday between the Bookham and Bogalara clubs, which resulted in a victory for the former team. Some capital play was exhibited…

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Annecdotes of Racers and Racing

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 26 November 1881 · page 7

THE English racehorse has a very ancient pedigree. When Julius Caesar landed in Britain nearly two thousand years ago he found an array of war-chariots confronting…

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